Controls Engineer

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1923430

AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEER | ROBOTICS, PLCs, MACHINE VISION

Core Expertise

• Automation engineering for high-volume manufacturing cells across robotic welding, assembly, and testing environments.
• Robot programming, recovery, and offline editing for FANUC, ABB, and MotoMan systems.
• PLC design, ladder logic and structured text programming with ControlLogix, SLC-500, PLC-5, and Siemens S7.
• Machine vision integration, setup, and calibration using Cognex, Keyence, Sick, and Banner systems.
• Weld process control including resistance spot welding, weld lobe analysis, laser welding, and RSWA diagnostics.

Project Background

• Commissioned and integrated robotic welding and assembly cells with PLC, HMI, and safety interlocks.
• Developed and modified PLC/HMI applications to reduce downtime, increase cycle time, and improve operator usability.
• Executed electrical panel wiring, troubleshooting, and on-site recovery for complex production equipment and controls.
• Designed and fabricated fixtures and end-of-arm tooling to support process changes and equipment integration.
• Validated safety circuits, conducted poke checks, and supported buy-off activities for production launches.

Key Skills

• Robotics: FANUC | ABB | MotoMan | teach points, recovery, offline programming, robot vision setup
• PLCs/HMIs: Rockwell ControlLogix/Studio 5000 | SLC-500 | PLC-5 | RSLogix | PanelView | FactoryTalk
• Networks & protocols: Ethernet/IP | DeviceNet | ControlNet | RSLinx | RSNetworx | Modbus | ProfiNet
• Machine vision & sensors: Cognex | Keyence | Sick SOPAS | Banner PresencePlus | cameras | encoders
• Welding & laser systems: Resistance spot welding | RSWA | Precitec laser welding | weld lobe analysis
• Programming & IT: Visual Basic | C++ | SQL | Python | Windows | MS Office | AVL V-flash | PLEX

Education

• Electronics Engineering Technology — National Institute of Technology; technical diploma in electronics and controls
• Technical coursework — Baker College supporting manufacturing automation and industrial controls fundamentals
• General machining training — Focus Hope; extensive hands-on machining and equipment setup (1,175 hours)

Awards & Recognition

• Fanuc Robotics certifications: V-iRVision 2D, Advanced iRVision, and SpotTool/ArcTool programming
• Machine vision certifications: Sick SOPAS and Banner PresencePlus training for camera calibration and setup
• Resistance spot welding training: setup, weld lobe analysis, and RSWA operation

Why Interview this Candidate?

They deliver hands-on automation solutions across robotics, PLCs, vision, and welding systems with measurable production improvements. Proven record reducing downtime and improving cycle time through PLC/HMI development, onsite recovery, and fixture integration. Strong practical skills in electrical wiring, safety validation, and root-cause troubleshooting enable immediate impact during commissioning and operations.